National Environmental Standards (NES) are nationally consistent regulations made under the Resource Management Act 1991. They set out planning requirements and technical standards on a variety of specified activities that affect the environment.
Ngā Paerewa Taiao ā-Motu – ngā mahi e whakaaetia ana National Environmental Standards - permitted activities
The NES may require you to submit information to us, or get a resource consent before you start an activity. They may also contain requirements for ongoing monitoring and reporting to us.
There are currently seven operative National Environmental Standards:
- National Environmental Standards for Freshwater
- National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry
- National Environmental Standards for Air Quality
- National Environmental Standards for Sources of Drinking Water
- National Environmental Standards for Telecommunication Facilities
- National Environmental Standards for Electricity Transmission Activities
- National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health.
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National Environmental Standards for Freshwater - permitted activities
Certain activities near or in rivers, wetlands, lakes and streams may be permitted under the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater, but they must comply with the relevant conditions.
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Notice of undertaking a permitted activity in a commercial forest
How to notify us before starting work on forestry activities.
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Information requirements for National Environmental Standards permitted activities
The information we require on NES permitted activities and the time frame for when you can start your proposal, depends on the type of activity you are undertaking.